Legislation -
Bill Passed
(Senate)
(29-6) -
March 7, 2013(Key vote)

Vote Result

Yea Votes

Nay Votes

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the government from impeding an individual's religiously motivated actions.

Highlights:

Prohibits the state government from burdening an individual’s right to act in a manner motivated by religious beliefs unless there is clear and convincing evidence that the government should intervene (Sec. 1).

Defines “burden” to include indirect burdens such as withholding benefits, assessing penalties, or excluding from programs or access to facilities (Sec. 1).